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Operative Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 14/11/2024

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Hint 1: Meaning
(of e.g.
Hint 2: Synonyms
PI, SPY, AGENT
Hint 3: Best answers
AGENT, SPY, FUNCTIONAL

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Best answers for Operative

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All 14 answers for Operative

Operative with 2 letters (1)

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PI2

Operative with 3 letters (1)

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SPY3

Operative with 5 letters (1)

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AGENT5

Operative with 6 letters (1)

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SHAMUS6

Operative with 7 letters (2)

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RUNNING7
WORKING7

Operative with 8 letters (2)

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SHERLOCK8
SURGICAL8

Operative with 9 letters (1)

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SHERLOCKS9

Operative with 10 letters (3)

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FUNCTIONAL10
OPERATIVES10
PRIVATE EYE10

Operative with 11 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
SECRET AGENT11

Operative with 16 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
PRIVATE DETECTIVE16

Synonyms for Operative

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Need a hand? Solving guide for “Operative”

What's the best solution for Operative?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Operative is AGENT. Other possible answers include SPY, functional, operatives, PI, private detective, private eye, running, secret agent, among others.

How many solutions are there for Operative?

We have found 14 possible answers for the crossword clue Operative.

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What is another word for Operative?

We list 12 synonyms related to Operative. Common alternatives include PI, SHAMUS, RUNNING, WORKING.

Which crosswords feature clues like Operative?

Clues like Operative often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Independent, Sunday People, The Guardian Quick, The Observer Everyman, The Sunday Times Mephisto, among others.


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